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Car Rental at Los Angeles Airport, great deals

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest travel hubs in the USA and the world. With flights from all corners of the globe landing day and night, it can be overwhelming for new arrivals. Airport Rentals is here to make your trip that much easier. Just collect your pre-booked LAX car rental and drive away, for business or pleasure. Also, you can book in advance or last minute.

A car rental from the airport is the best way to see the vast array of attractions in Los Angeles. Spread far and wide, there’s Disneyland to Hollywood and Santa Monica and the beaches on the coast. With your own wheels, you can see it all.

Best car hire brands at LA Airport

There are a number of rental car companies operating at LAX, but our site makes it easy to search, compare and book the full range of vehicles in one place, with handy filters to narrow it down to your ideal ride. From cheap, economy runabouts to luxury SUVs, you are sure to find the ideal fit. Also, check out our customer reviews to get some in-depth analysis.

Terminals and transport

Los Angeles Airport has nine passenger terminals which are connected by a two-level roadway. Shuttles connect the terminals and public transport depots, and also serve to get passengers from their flight to their rental car. Upon arrival, make a call to your rental provider to have the shuttle pick you up under the purple sign marked “Rental Car Shuttles.” If you are booked with an off-airport provider, take the free bus “C” to reach the off-airport rental car terminal.

Thanksgiving and the holidays for car rental

Get the most out of your holiday budget when booking your car rental from LAX.Be aware of the peak periods, when it’s preferable to book in advance in order to get the best price. Busy seasons include the US summer vacation during the months of July and August and the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, when many Americans travel to be with family and demand is high. Keep this in mind, but if you do have to make last-minute travel plans, be sure to check out the deals on the Airport Rentals home page.

Explore the City of Angels

Your car rental from Los Angeles Airport can take you many places within the city limits. Hollywood with its Walk of Fame, theatres and famous sign is one of the main attractions, while downtown Los Angeles is also worth a look. Santa Monica Pier is great for street food and all kinds of buskers; suburban Anaheim is the home of the original Disneyland; and there is a string of bustling and busy beaches all down the coast. Venture out a bit to visit star-studded Malibu and get back to nature in the Angeles National Forest

Road trips from LA

If you are planning to pick up your car rental at LAX and head out of the city, there are great routes for a road trip. For a short and sunny adventure, go south along the coast to San Diego and the border with Mexico. For something with a bit more distance, the coast to the north is an incredible drive. State Highway One will take you past the scenic Big Sur to the Bay Region, and beyond that lies the wonderful wineries of the Napa and Sonoma regions. For more bright lights, turn your car inland where you can reach Las Vegas within five hours.

Los Angeles Airport Terminal Map

Los Angeles International Airport (commonly referred to as LAX) is the primary airport serving the greater Los Angeles Area. The airport is located in southwestern Los Angeles along the Pacific coast, 26km from Downtown Los Angeles.